Jun.12 -- Bloomberg’s Sonali Basak discusses Hong Kong's financial stub status amid protest and what it may mean for the IPO market. She speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and David Westin on ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UK urges Hong Kong gov’t to listen to protesters
A legislative session to debate the bill has been delayed. 11 a.m. The secretariat of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council says it has delayed the start of a legislative session on a contentious ... ( read original story ...)
Major Hong Kong Property Firm to Seek Regulatory Approval for Tokenized Real Estate
Family-owned property firm Stan Group — which represents the assets of “shop king” real estate scion Tang Shing-bor — is set to meet with Hong Kong’s securities watchdog in January 2020 to seek ... ( read original story ...)
Chaotic Protests Grow in Hong Kong; Hang Seng Tumbles
Market turbulence could grow for Hong Kong markets as business investors are adamant in not having this extradition bill passed. The Hang Seng fell 1.7% and could see further weakness as investors ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Hong Kong students protest bill in Taiwan
A legislative session to debate the bill has been delayed. 11 a.m. The secretariat of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council says it has delayed the start of a legislative session on a contentious ... ( read original story ...)
HK’s cross-border e-commerce shipping startup Buyandship raises US$2.2M
Buyandship, a cross-border e-commerce shipping services company based in Hong Kong, has secured US$2.2 million in pre-Series B funding round led by existing investor Infinity Venture Partners. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
Hong Kong simmers, trade war is all about Trump, and Boris kicks off his campaign. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. June’s risk rally has faltered. The MSCI Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong clashes erupt after protesters storm legislature
"This is only the start, not the end," he said. "Hong Kong people are ready for a movement against the government." The protests started overnight and by 8am (00:00 GMT), the streets surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law are fueling protests
Hong Kong's leader would start and finally approve an extradition following a request from a foreign jurisdiction but only after court hearings, including any possible appeals. However, the bill ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong shops, workers in rare strike to ‘defend freedom’
Businesses included retail store Gethemall, transport start-up Call4Van, coffee shops, bookstores, electronics and clothes shops, eateries and florists. “Ah that pesky Hong Kong spirit is ... ( read original story ...)
Return of Hong Kong’s umbrella movement
HONG KONG - Hong Kong protesters have ... Those lawmakers were supposed to start the second reading of a hugely controversial extradition bill with China. On Sunday, according to organizers, more than ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Markets Roiled by Interbank Rate Squeeze Amid Protests
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks tumbled and the currency soared as interbank interest rates jumped amid protests that closed roads in the city’s financial district. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.7% at ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests send stocks lower, spark scramble for cash
The benchmark Hang Seng Index gave up 1.6% in the morning session, while Chinese companies in Hong Kong slid 1.1%, compared with losses of less than 0.6% losses in Shanghai and Asia ex-Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mostly lower as protests shake up Hong Kong
TOKYO — Shares declined in Asia on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled nearly 2% as thousands continued protests against proposed legislation that many city residents fear could further ... ( read original story ...)